Aftermarket Planning & Procurement Lead

Work Arrangement

Hybrid work schedule; reports to Head of Global Aftermarket Distribution

• Be responsible for global demand forecasting, planning & purchasing for all aftermarket/service parts across all markets Waymo operates in with the goal to minimize downtime of vehicles caused due to parts availability
• Be the first point of contact for all Waymo’s service centers globally whether operated by Waymo or Waymo’s fleet operating partners on any topic related to Aftermarket parts
• Communicate supply plans to all of Waymo’s suppliers globally including our OEM partners and align on supply fulfillment plan to ensure there are no shortages in parts supply
• Build complex models including AI Agents for forecasting, reports & analyses. These will be inputs to presentations that you will prepare and present on behalf of the Aftermarket team at executive reviews.
• Work closely with our Warehousing team and 3PL managing the warehouses to ensure close collaboration between Planning & Warehousing

• BA/BS degree required with 10+ years of work experience as a Demand and Supply Planner or a similar role in high-tech or automotive companies
• Ability to break down and solve problems through quantitative thinking and analysis
• Intellectual curiosity, strategic thinking and strong project management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and create an inclusive environment with people at all levels of an organization
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, in English with the ability to adjust your style to suit different perspectives and seniority levels
• Comfort with ambiguous, ever-changing situations and exceptional time management to meet your responsibilities in a complex and largely autonomous work environment
• Excellent organization capabilities, including the ability to initiate tasks independently and see them through to completion

• Post graduate degree with excellent academic record; MBA, PhD or relevant advanced professional degree is preferred
• Vast knowledge in SAP
• Coding background is a plus
• Prior management consulting experience is a plus

• As needed to visit suppliers, warehouses or partners

$200,000 — $247,000 USD